This Bleu Rod Beattie Chain Centre Shirred Bandeau Mio swimsuit is on sale from $140 down to $69.98. Center halter straps originate at the bust and tie behind your neck. A moulded shelf bra with side boning gives your chest support while the shirred midsection has a slimming effect. The chain detail down the front of the suit is also eye catching. Choose from turquoise or midnight blue in sizes 8 or 10.

In the athletic section, you will find swimsuits designed for heavier use. This Nike Morphology Lingerie Tankis on sale from $86 down to $54.99. The Nike swimsuit features a racer back style with stretch spaghetti straps for easily getting in and out of at the pool. The medium neckline is comfortable and reduces drag while swimming. The morphology swimsuit is fully lined and all fabric is chlorine resistant. Size 36 and 38 are still in stock.

I am actually looking for a simple black bikini bottom to match a top I already have. I cannot have it multi-colour as it would clash with the pattern on my top, but it can have mesh cut-outs in black. I did find a couple potential candidates. This Captiva Deep Ocean Hipster Tie Sidewas $54 and is now $39.99. However, the side ties have a cute little pattern on them that will just not match. The Baku Casablanca Control Bottomappears to be the perfect simple black bottom and I like the control feature. Yet again, the sorting feature on the sale was misleading as only the pink version of these and not the black is on sale for $59.99, originally $80.

All sale items are final sale so do your due diligence on measurements and sizing. Shipping is via Purolator and it costs a flat $8 per order.

Swimco are advertising this promotion on the front page of their website. The terms are:

No purchase necessary. Limit one per customer, while supplies last.

I’d reckon that they only have a limited supply per store, so I would get in there early to make sure I got a free pair of sunglasses. There will also be the opportunity to enter a contest for a $250 spending spree, you probably have to give them your details for that one.

While you’re in there, they’re probably hoping you’ll spend some money too. I can’t find a listing of any of their latest promotions online, and I have only just joined their newsletter today, so I cannot tell you if there is anything in particular to watch out for.

Lori Bacon is the President and owner of Swimco, a Canadian swimwear company. Sign up for her blog “Feel Good Half Naked,” for a coupon to redeem a free Shannon Wing collectible beach bag at Swimco. Enter your email at the top right and a coupon will be waiting for you in your inbox after confirming your email. Offer is good until April 18, 2010 while supplies last. Swimco has 13 stores in Canada, unfortunately for me, all of which of in Alberta and BC.

You can also get this bag free when you spend $150 at Swimco, or purchase it for $2 at the store. The proceeds will go towards LookGoodFeelBetter.